Atty. William A. Kolb

Atty. William A. Kolb

William A. Kolb is a lawyer practicing general practice, trusts and estates, asset protection and 5 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About William A. Kolb at a glance

William A. Kolb is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at William A. Kolb. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and California (1998). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Cambridge University, Cambridge, England (M.A. Philosophy, 1983). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William A. Kolb is a lawyer practicing general practice, trusts and estates, asset protection and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a M.A. degree from Cambridge University, Cambridge, England in 1983, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • William practices at William A. Kolb in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William A. Kolb's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William A. Kolb handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Wills

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Trusts

William A. Kolb is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William A. Kolb is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William A. Kolb

Where is William A. Kolb's law office located?
William A. Kolb's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is William A. Kolb. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William A. Kolb handle?
William A. Kolb focuses on formation, wills, trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William A. Kolb practiced law?
William A. Kolb has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did William A. Kolb go to law school?
William A. Kolb earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (M.A. Philosophy, 1983).
How can I contact William A. Kolb for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1997
M.A. Philosophy
Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
California
Admitted: 1998

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